Casa De Himandhoo

All essentials were provided: hair dryer, kettle, napkins, and plenty of bottled water daily. The shuttle service was smooth; the next day I waited at the door for the 6:30 ferry, arriving before 6:00. Even without asking for breakfast, they prepared it for me. The place was very clean and comfortable, bedding was spotless, and towels were plentiful.

Yiqian·8 μήνες πριν

“Chambre très proche de la plage accessible au touristes et à deux pas du centre très propre !”

The room had good volume, was clean with proper equipment, close to the beach, and breakfast was served at a partner restaurant. The only complaint was the lack of a hair dryer.

Sophie·9 μήνες πριν

“Recommended!”

The rooms were very new and clean, and the garden was large and beautiful.

Xiaoyun·Πριν ένα χρόνο

The backyard is huge, perfect for hanging laundry and just chilling out.

Weier·Πριν ένα χρόνο

“Una bella esperienza maldiviana.”

The spot is practically next to one of the Maldives’ most beautiful beaches, and while the coral reef is a bit far, Ismail took us on amazing reef tours. Breakfast was made by Ismail’s wife, who cooks incredibly well—she prepares omelets, toast, butter, jam, honey, fruit juice, and fruit. She also offers a special Maldivian breakfast of matsuni and roshi, which is steamed tuna mixed with coconut flakes, onion, herbs, and can be spicy; roshi is a thin Arabic bread. She cooked for us again in the evening and it was delightful. The first night we ate at the island’s best hotel, but I think the chef there can’t compete with Ismail’s wife. We dined at the guesthouse, where her Maldivian dishes were tasty, though different from our usual palate. The islanders are very friendly and easy to make friends with. During fishing trips, Ismail, being busy, paired us with another skilled local fisherman who pointed out local wildlife and gave us great fishing tips, including when the sea was right for fishing. The fish we caught was served the next evening. If you want a true Maldivian experience, Himandhoo and especially Casa de Himandhoo are the place to be. What I didn’t like is that the issue isn’t just Himandhoo but all inhabited Maldivian islands: the problem of garbage (burned at night) and especially the plastic everywhere. Young Maldivians should get creative with recycling to keep these islands from being buried in waste.

Salvatore·Πριν ένα χρόνο